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Indonesian immigration in Bali launched a dedicated task force targeting fake e-visa/TDAC-style scam sites and tourists who use tourist visas to do paid influencer or remote-work activity, with dozens of foreigners already detained.
Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia
Bali implemented a mandatory tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (~$10 USD) per foreign visitor. The fee is separate from visa costs.
Source: Bali Provincial Government
Indonesia maintains and enforces the death penalty for drug trafficking. Multiple foreigners are currently on death row. This is not a theoretical risk.
Source: Indonesian National Police
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